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Man United signing from 2024 wants to end his frustrating spell at Old Trafford as soon as possible
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly considering leaving Old Trafford during the upcoming summer transfer window after a challenging season with the club.
According to a report from The Sun, the Netherlands international was keen to secure a move away in January but saw a potential departure blocked by the club.
The 24-year-old striker is said to be reassessing his future as he looks for greater opportunities to play regularly.
While Man United initially preferred to keep the forward as part of their attacking rotation, the situation could change once the summer window opens.
Joshua Zirkzee has struggled to settle at Man United
Zirkzee’s time in Manchester has been a stark contrast to his sensational breakthrough in Italy.
Arriving from Bologna in the summer of 2024 for a reported £36.5 million, he was originally billed as the dynamic, creative presence United’s frontline desperately needed.
However, the reality of his second season has been heavily underwhelming. He has managed just two goals across 18 Premier League appearances this term, with only four of those coming as starts.
The striker’s frustrations reportedly peaked during the winter window. While former head coach Rúben Amorim was initially open to letting him leave to secure essential playing time, United executives ultimately pulled the plug on loan interest from Serie A heavyweights like Juventus and AS Roma.
Dutch attacker wants move to revive his career
Since that collapsed exit, his path to the first team has only grown more obscured.
Zirkzee has plummeted down the pecking order, trailing natural strikers like Benjamin Sesko, as well as versatile attacking additions such as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Amad Diallo.
Furthermore, the ongoing managerial transitions at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick currently stepping in as interim boss, have offered Zirkzee very little tactical stability.
At 24, playing regular first-team football is a necessity and that is something he is not getting at Man United.
If Zirkzee ultimately decides to pursue a move, interest from clubs across Europe, particularly from the Serie A, could emerge.
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